Printer preferences in 10.6?

My paper size as set in system preferences doesn't display correctly in the print window. I need to delete the printer preferences file and start again. Where is the printer preferences file in 10.6?

Although, deleting the plist fixed the OP's issue, I don't see paper size as one of those entries:
defaults read com.apple.print.PrintingPrefs
    UseLastPrinterAsCurrentPrinter = 0;
    "com.apple.print.lastCSProfilePath" = "/System/Library/ColorSync/Profiles/sRGB Profile.icc";
    kLocationHistoryArrayKeyTMP =     (
            kLocationNetworkKey = "192.168.0.1";
            kLocationPrinterIDKey = "HP_Photosmart_C4600_series";

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